Lung cancer accounts for approximately one third of cancer deaths in the American population. Over $10 billion is spent annually on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The majority of people with this disease are smokers, but former smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke are still at risk. What Smoking Does to Your Lungs Smoking and exposure to … [Read more...] about Video Demonstrates How Smoking Destroys Your Lungs
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The “Sunny Side” of Tobacco
Washington, DC, February 22, 2008 In 2008, the truth® youth smoking prevention campaign unleashes music, dancing and cartoons to reveal the “sunny side” of tobacco use and the tobacco industry. The American Legacy Foundation®’s edgy truth® campaign is designed to educate teens about tobacco by exposing Big Tobacco’s marketing practices, as well as highlighting the toll of … [Read more...] about The “Sunny Side” of Tobacco
Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Needs More Attention
It's the big four - breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer. These are the cancers that you always hear about at community fundraising events. But there are thousands of people suffering from cancers that are often much more deadly and get far less research funding. Pancreatic cancer is a great example of this phenomenon. This type of cancer is as common as … [Read more...] about Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Needs More Attention
Smoking Related to Erectile Dysfunction and Sperm Count
A number of studies show that smoking is related to the difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. Many toxins present in cigarettes especially carbon monoxide, can damage the circulatory system, which hinders the flow of blood in the penis which is necessary for erection. In addition, smoking is one of the major causes of Erectile Dysfunction. A study published … [Read more...] about Smoking Related to Erectile Dysfunction and Sperm Count
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